American English pronunciation
How to pronounce minors
IPA transcription: ['maɪnɚz]
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Noun
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a young person of either sex
“she writes books for children”
“they're just kids”
“`tiddler' is a British term for youngster”
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a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)
Usage examples
- Provision continues to be made for free coverage to minors.
- He returned to the minors in early June and was recalled two months later.
- Joseph was quickly sent to the minors, where he spent one more season.
- The bill also allowed an exception for minors who are victims of incest.
- There is a Junior tier exclusively for minors.
- He dominated the minors, leading two separate leagues in home runs.
- He established a house of correction for minors.
- The minors were not made available for adoption.
- It was the first concrete-and-steel stadium in the minors.